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Register Office waiting room

Modern and Intimate Register Office opens at the Civic Centre

  • Marriages and civil partnerships available
  • Newly opened Register Office with entrance on Bridge Street
  • Ceremonial rooms still available at Town Hall
Matt Dady after

Local Man’s Life-Changing Discovery at Routine Health Check

  • Type 2 diabetes discovered by Council staff member during routine health check
  • Workplace health checks available through the NHS and are a fast, simple way of identifying lifestyle changes which may be needed to improve health and wellbeing.  
Litter pick 2-2

Springboard to a Cleaner Reading with The Great British Spring Clean

  • The Great British Spring Clean runs from Friday 21 March to Sunday 6 April
  • People can sign up for free litter picking equipment by joining the Council's RAYS scheme